Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
DEBT
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Dividend Payment [Abstract]
Dividend Payments [Abstract]
DIVIDEND PAYMENT
Dividend Payment [Text Block]
DIVIDEND PAYMENT
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Equity [Abstract]
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Statement, Scenario [Axis]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Scenario, Unspecified [Domain]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Net income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Asset impairments
Asset Impairment Charges
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment
Unrealized foreign exchange (gains) losses
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Realized (gain) loss on settlement of forward foreign exchange contracts not designated for hedge accounting
Realized Loss on Settlement of Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts Not Designated for Hedge Accounting
The net cash outflow or inflow from derivative instruments (excluding those designated as hedging instruments) during the period, which should be classified as investing activities and are therefore excluded from cash from operating activities.
Employee benefit plans' amortization from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Employee Benefit Plans Amortization from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Employee benefit plans' amortization from accumulated other comprehensive loss
Employee benefit plans' curtailment (gain) loss, net
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Curtailments
Noncash gain on extinguishment of debt, net of write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs
Noncash Gain Loss on Extinguishment of Debt
Reflects the difference between the fair value of payments made to legally extinguish a debt and its carrying value at that time. This item includes the write-off of amounts previously capitalized as debt issuance costs, but excludes tender premiums and other tender fees.
Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs
Amortization of Financing Costs
Stock-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Trade receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable
Inventories
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories
Other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets
Other non-current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
Income tax liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits and long-term employee related benefits
Increase (Decrease) in Employee Related Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Increase (Decrease) in Other Noncurrent Liabilities
Other, net
Other Operating Activities, Cash Flow Statement
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Proceeds (payments) on settlement of forward foreign exchange contracts not designated for hedge accounting
Payments for (Proceeds from) Derivative Instrument, Investing Activities
Other
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt
Repayments of long-term debt and capital leases
Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities
Proceeds from senior revolving credit facility
Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit
Repayments of senior revolving credit facility
Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit
Short-term borrowings, net
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Short-term Debt
Debt issuance costs
Payments of Debt Issuance Costs
Restricted cash
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Restricted Cash, Financing Activities
Repurchase of common stock
Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock
Dividend to stockholders
Payments of Dividends
Net cash used for financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Ending cash and cash equivalents
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Cash Paid During Period for [Abstract]
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
Interest Paid
Income taxes
Income Taxes Paid
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net revenues
Revenue, Net
Cost of goods sold
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross profit
Gross Profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Operating income
Operating Income (Loss)
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Gains (Losses) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other income (expense), net
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Income tax expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Net income
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net income attributable to Levi Strauss & Co.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
RELATED PARTIES
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
ASSETS
Assets [Abstract]
Net of accumulated depreciation
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
Current Assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Stockholders' Deficit:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Levi Strauss & Co. stockholders' deficit
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract]
Common stock, par value
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, shares authorized
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, shares issued
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock, shares outstanding
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $22,680 and $22,684
Accounts Receivable, Net, Current
Inventories:
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Raw materials
Inventory, Raw Materials
Work-in-process
Inventory, Work in Process
Finished goods
Inventory, Finished Goods
Total inventories
Inventory, Net
Deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Current
Other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $767,033 and $731,859
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill
Other intangible assets, net
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Non-current deferred tax assets, net
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Noncurrent
Other non-current assets
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total assets
Assets
LIABILITIES, TEMPORARY EQUITY AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current Liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term debt
Short-term Debt
Current maturities of capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Other accrued liabilities
Other Accrued Liabilities, Current
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued interest payable
Interest Payable, Current
Accrued income taxes
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Long-term capital leases
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Postretirement medical benefits
Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Pension liability
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Long-term employee related benefits
Employee Related Liabilities Noncurrent
Aggregate carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the obligations and payables pertaining to claims incurred of a workers compensation nature, liabilities for all deferred compensation arrangements, and liabilities related to employee incentive plans. Used to reflect the noncurrent portion of the liabilities (due beyond one year; or beyond one operating cycle if longer).
Long-term income tax liabilities
Accrued Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
Temporary equity
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount
Common stock - $.01 par value; 270,000,000 shares authorized; 37,345,985 shares and 37,354,021 shares issued and outstanding
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock
Retained earnings
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Total Levi Strauss & Co. stockholders' deficit
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Noncontrolling interest
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total stockholders' deficit
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Total liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders' deficit
Liabilities and Equity
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding